Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will be closed for passengers from February 9 to 14 due to the Maha Kumbh. Trains will continue to operate from nearby stations. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP government's management, citing severe traffic congestion leading to shortages of essential commodities.
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